Black Bear Distillery sits at 10,375 Ute Pass Avenue in Green Mountain Falls, a tiny mountain town nestled between Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region. Founded by husband-and-wife team Steve and Karin Meyer in 2014, this craft distillery emerged from Steve’s longtime fascination with spirits production and the couple’s desire to create something unique in Colorado’s growing craft distilling scene. The distillery operates out of a converted commercial space that they’ve transformed into a working production facility and tasting room, focusing primarily on whiskey, vodka, and gin production using locally-sourced Colorado ingredients whenever possible. The Meyers started small, with Steve handling most of the distillation work while Karin managed the business side, slowly building their reputation in the competitive Colorado craft spirits market. What began as a dream project has evolved into a legitimate operation that’s earned recognition among local spirits enthusiasts and visitors exploring the Pikes Peak region. The intimate scale means you’re likely to meet the owners during your visit, and they’re genuinely passionate about explaining their process and the challenges of running a small distillery in the mountains.